Simplify the Radical Expression $$\sqrt [ 4 ] { 16 x ^ { 8 } }$$

question 108

Multiple Choice

Simplify the radical expression. Assume all variables represent nonnegative real numbers.
- $$\sqrt [ 4 ] { 16 x ^ { 8 } }$$

• A) 2x2
• B) 64
• C) 4x2
• D) \[- 2 x ^ { 2 }\]

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The gulf between the aggregate amount consumers are willing to allocate for a good or service and what they actually end up paying.

Producer Surplus

The variance between the minimum amount producers are prepared to take for a product and the actual payment they get.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or choosing between multiple options.

Deadweight Loss

The loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved, often due to market distortions like taxes or subsidies.